IT HAS been announced that the price of a ScotRail train ticket is set to increase for passengers across Scotland from April 2025.
Transport Scotland confirmed that ScotRail fares will increase by 3.8%.
In context, an anytime return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh will increase by £1.20, going from £31.40 to £32.60.
It has been confirmed that the current 20% discount on season tickets will continue until September 2025 as planned.
Flexipass will continue to offer 12 single (6 return) journeys. Its availability has recently been expanded to include the following stations: Exhibition Centre (Glasgow), Anderston, Motherwell, High Street (Glasgow), Charing Cross (Glasgow), Perth, Stirling, and Bathgate.
Ministers have agreed to these fares after lengthy consideration to ensure rail services are sustainable in the longer term and that budgets align with the overall funding available.
Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for Transport, said: “From 1 April 2025, all ScotRail fares will increase by 3.8%.
“We know that any increase is unwelcome for passengers. Therefore, we have kept the rise as low as possible to maintain the attractiveness and affordability of rail as a travel option.
“We continue to look at ways to encourage greater rail use, and that is why we are continuing our 20 per cent discounts on season tickets until September 2025 as planned and expanding the availability of Flexipass.
“ScotRail also continue to develop fares initiatives which can help attract more passengers, while offering savings and added value to existing rail users.”
